Trophy Kids

Trophy Kids

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Are sporting stars born or made? How do you raise a child champion?

Lee Spurling, known professionally as The Wolf, is 12 years old. His devoted parents, Lavinia and Ian, believe that he is the next Tiger Woods and they spend all their time and energy helping their son to become the best in the world.

Eden Silva, from Essex, is trying to make her mark at the World Under 12 Championships. But will her skills match up to the expectations of her father Roger, who is taking a huge gamble on his daughter's talents?

Giving The Wolf a run for his money is the Iceman, Britain's youngest World Golf Champion - nine-year-old Billy Spooner. Billy's dad has turned his back garden into a golfing range for his only son and is always by his side, working as his caddie or offering him fatherly advice.

Meanwhile, in South London lives one of the country's brightest boxing prospects, 15-year-old Charlie Edwards - the Under 16 Champion of Britain. Boxing has taken over his single dad Larry's house. His garage has become a gym. The garden has a full-size ring and there's a sauna in his bedroom...

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Thursday 26 March 2009 9PM Channel 4

Last Shown

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Monday 01 June 2009 1.35AM More4

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  1. i think one parent was ok. the tennis guy looked and appeared to know what he was talking about. good luck i hope the hard work pays off.
    Posted by thebigboss on 10/09/2009 17:04:17
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  2. i think one parent was ok. the tennis guy looked and appeared to know what he was talking about. good luck i hope the hard work pays off.
    Posted by thebigboss on 10/09/2009 17:03:49
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  3. This just shows how wrong some parents are. I bet you anything in five years these kids wont be champions.
    Posted by Russ on 15/08/2009 08:06:58
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  4. why cant i see this show on iplayer ??? why are they only showing clips ??? can someone enlighten me please
    Posted by alan on 31/05/2009 10:27:00
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  5. This was a great tv program, i often use it in my lectures. As a teacher programs like this help the students learn.
    Posted by Isiah on 18/05/2009 11:56:51
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